The chain now owns and manages 214 settings in England, Scotland and Wales, providing around 19,600 places.
Why such a large group?
When we bought Leapfrog in 2007, they were twice as big as us and that was very successful. We look for good groups that fit well within our portfolio and cherry pick.
We have no closure plans. We're reviewing the management structure, but we're operating as business as usual. We'll be re-branding the nurseries in a staged approach. We want to be seen as one UK brand.
Is this the first time that Busy Bees will have nurseries in Scotland?
We have a kids' club for Tesco in Glasgow, but this will be the first time for nurseries. We're excited to be in Scotland with different systems.
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